• USDA Certified Organic
  • Made for athletes
  • Thyme, oregano, cinnamon oils
  • Powerful odor control

What it is

A natural deodorant for athletes from Poofy Organics, a family-run brand making organic personal care. Take Down is the Max Deo formula with thyme, oregano, cinnamon, tea tree, and eucalyptus oils: the strongest scent in the line.

What it does

Baking soda and arrowroot handle odor and moisture while the herbal essential oils add antimicrobial backup. Built for post-workout level odor, not just office days.

Who it's for

Athletes and anyone whose current deodorant gives up by afternoon.

How to use

How much: A thin layer, about half of what a conventional stick uses.

1. Apply a thin layer to clean, dry underarms.
2. Wait a few minutes before dressing so the oils absorb into skin, not your shirt.
3. Use daily. If irritation appears, stop; baking soda doesn't agree with everyone.

Where it fits: Every morning, and after workouts when you need a second application.

Inside the formula

Baking Soda

Neutralizes odor-causing bacteria

Arrowroot powder

Absorbs moisture so underarms stay dry.

Oregano and thyme essential oils

Strong antimicrobial herbs for serious odor control.

Cinnamon bark essential oil

Warm spice with natural antimicrobial properties.

Full ingredient list
Organic Arrowroot Powder, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Beeswax, Organic Unrefined Shea Butter, Organic Cocoa Butter, Baking Soda, Organic Essential Oils of Lavender, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus Globulus, Oregano, Cinnamon (Bark) & Thyme.

Why we stock it

We stock this because it's the Max Deo for people who actually sweat. Thyme, oregano, and cinnamon make it the strongest formula in the line, built for athletes.

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30-day returns

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About the brand

Poofy Organics

Organic essentials for the whole family

Poofy Organics started in 2006 after a family member of the founder was diagnosed with breast cancer. The family cut chemical-laden products out of their lives, couldn't find natural options they trusted, and started making their own. Today they make clean, sustainable beauty, personal care, and household products with certified organic ingredients (USDA certified since 2023), and a hard no to formaldehyde, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, dyes, and silicones.

We stock Poofy because they make organic body care at prices regular families can actually afford, and their Everything Soap really does replace half the bottles in the shower.

Skincare questions, answered

Where does this go in my routine?

Thinnest to thickest: cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, then SPF in the morning. This product's How to use section above tells you its exact step.

When will I see results?

Give it 4 to 6 weeks of consistent use — that's one full skin cycle. Hydration shows up in days; tone and texture take weeks. If your skin reacts badly (stinging, new breakouts that don't settle within a week), stop using it.

I have sensitive skin. Will this irritate me?

Patch test first: a dab behind your ear or along your jawline, wait 24 hours. Fragrance-free formulas are the safest bet for reactive skin — check the highlights on this page.